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Past Programs
We fund programs across all arts disciplines – visual arts, music, drama, dance, writing; projects in the humanities, history, local culture, interpretive sciences. Below, scroll through some sample projects the MCC has funded.
Congratulations to our 2026 Grant Receipient: Click HERE to see our full list of 2026 Project Grants
Watch the Amplifying Youth Voices on Local Cultural Councils Panel with Mass Cultural Council featuring board member Jenne Rayburn from May 2023.
Alastair Moock at Early Childhood Center
Follow Your Art Community Studios
Greater Boston Stage Company
Green Man Mosaic Celebration
July 4 Concert at Mt. Hood
Melrose Arts Demos
Melrose Drama
Melrose Open Studios Tour
Melrose Ped Bike Committee: Art in the Parklets
Melrose Symphony Orchestra
MHS Band Pops Concert
MLK Day of Service
Nissitissit String Quartet
Music at the Farmers Market
Opening Doors Project
Polymnia Choral Society
Roosevelt Elementary PTO Theatre
Spring Fling Intergenerational Dance